The Porsche 911, one of the most successful sports cars in history, was unveiled 50 years ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

In celebration of the iconic model, here's a look back at the 911.

The Porsche 911, one of the most successful sports cars in history, was unveiled 50 years ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

In celebration of the iconic model, here's a look back at the 911.

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The Porsche 911T of Peter Gregg and Sten Axelsson (No. 59) leads the Porsche 911 of Wilbur Pickett/Bill Bean/Bill Bencker (No. 36) and the Porsche 911 of Jack Ryan and Pete Harrison (No. 32) during the 24 Hours of Daytona at Daytona International Speedway in 1968.

Hurley Haywood made his first start at Daytona International Speedway driving this Brumos Racing Porsche 911 in the SCCA group V race in 1969.

Hurley Haywood made his first start at Daytona International Speedway driving this Brumos Racing Porsche 911 in the SCCA group V race in 1969.

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A Porsche 911 undergoes some major repair work on pit road during the 24 Hours of Daytona at Daytona International Speedway in 1971.

A Porsche 911 undergoes some major repair work on pit road during the 24 Hours of Daytona at Daytona International Speedway in 1971.

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\Peter Gregg of Jacksonville, FL, at the wheel of a Brumos Porsche 911 during the Starlight 3-Hour IMSA GT race at Daytona International Speedway in 1972.

\Peter Gregg of Jacksonville, FL, at the wheel of a Brumos Porsche 911 during the Starlight 3-Hour IMSA GT race at Daytona International Speedway in 1972.

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From 12th on the grid, the No. 43 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR of Dave Helmick, Hurley Haywood and John Graves gets set for the start of the 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge at Daytona International Speedway in 1977.

From 12th on the grid, the No. 43 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR of Dave Helmick, Hurley Haywood and John Graves gets set for the start of the 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge at Daytona International Speedway in 1977.

Luca Travagliati and Paolo Comini of Italy driving their Porsche 911 S 2.2 (1971) on the first stage from Monaco to Revest les Roches during the 12th Monte Carlo Historical Rally on February 1, 2009 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Luca Travagliati and Paolo Comini of Italy driving their Porsche 911 S 2.2 (1971) on the first stage from Monaco to Revest les Roches during the 12th Monte Carlo Historical Rally on February 1, 2009 in Monte ... more

Junichi Yamano drives his 1973 Porsche 911 to lead a 1971 Porsche 911T during the round one of the class 3 and 4 races in the Le Mans Classic Japan 2005 at the Mine circuit, in Mine, Yamaguchi prefecture, 29 October 2005.

Junichi Yamano drives his 1973 Porsche 911 to lead a 1971 Porsche 911T during the round one of the class 3 and 4 races in the Le Mans Classic Japan 2005 at the Mine circuit, in Mine, Yamaguchi prefecture, 29 ... more

The #44 and #45 Flying Lizard Porsche 911 GT3 RSR driven by Seth Neiman and Jorg Bergmeister during practice for the American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge on July 20, 2007 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

The #44 and #45 Flying Lizard Porsche 911 GT3 RSR driven by Seth Neiman and Jorg Bergmeister during practice for the American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge on July 20, 2007 at the Mid-Ohio Sports ... more

Johannes van Overbeek and Jorg Bermeister drive the Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 RSR during practice for the American Le Mans Series Northeast Grand Prix on July 6, 2007 at Lime Rock Park in ... more

Maria Sharapova of Russia poses with her new Porsche Carrera 911 GTS after winning her final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day seven of the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche Arena on April 29, 2012 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Maria Sharapova of Russia poses with her new Porsche Carrera 911 GTS after winning her final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day seven of the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix at Porsche Arena on ... more